The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread! (pics and reviews)

[LoveBWVVBR]

How were the pool water temps? It's supposed to be highs in the low 70's when we're there next week. Also, are there any activities that you would recommend for teenagers?

Thanks!

We were there over Thanksgiving and the pool water temps were fine...I'm guessing in the low 80's? We went swimming plenty. It is cold in FL this week so you might not want to swim, but if you do I think that the pools will be warm enough.

 

[cjdj4]

When I see those couples I have the same feeling, and then it's immediately followed by the feeling of "thank goodness for buyers like them or else I'd never have my ultra-cheap resale Wyndham points" We have 203K points and we paid $700 for them on Ebay...best timeshare purchase EVER. We get 4 nights at Thanksgiving in a 2BDR at BC and then 2 3-day weekends in a 2 BDR at BC every year for those points. I wish that we'd bought a bigger contract because we still end up renting nights here and there at BC from other Wyndham owners/Ebay. Our home resort is somewhere in VA (my criteria was low MFs and a recently completed special assessment). DH would like a resale at Bonnet Creek for the 13 month booking window, so I may start looking for one of those on Ebay again soon.

We bought 177K annual points at Cypress Palms for $500 on ebay this included title and closing costs. We plan on using at BC and we'll see where else. We banked a 1 bedroom prime week, used some for a weekend at Cypress Palms (we wanted to check it out), and we are headed to BC for 2 nights in between x-mas and new years. At the hard sell we sat through in July, they wanted us to pay $60,000.

 

[LoveBWVVBR]

At the hard sell we sat through in July, they wanted us to pay $60,000.

And you didn't realize what a great deal they were offering you?!

WTG on your resale purchase! Our Wyndham resale purchase is my favorite timeshare purchase. I have another fixed week resale at a random NC resort that I use for trading for Marriott on Interval and that one is a close second. We have 4th of July week booked in a 2bedroom at Marriott Lakeshore Reserve (the new one on the property of the JWMarriott in Orlando)...can't complain much about that trade

 

[skylizard]

Wow! Great deal! Is it an annual contract or EOY? I'm guessing EOY for that price, but if it's annual than you got an insane deal! Where did you buy it? Ebay?

It's an annual contract purchased on eBay. I laugh just thinking about the $20k contract for 84k points EOY they were trying to sell us at the timeshare presentation

 

[LoveBWVVBR]

It's an annual contract purchased on eBay. I laugh just thinking about the $20k contract for 84k points EOY they were trying to sell us at the timeshare presentation

DANG!!! You got a steal, even by Ebay standards! What were your closing/transfer costs if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Fastpaks]

Personally, I love to the hotel but in doing some research on buying in I came across some good info http://mywyndhamlawsuit.com/ This is not my Lawsuit but a guy who was a former sales individual. Its something to look at or the very least keep in mind. I look forward to getting "in" through ebay, but the info that this man has provided is eyeopening to say the least.

 

[cjdj4]

And you didn't realize what a great deal they were offering you?!

WTG on your resale purchase! Our Wyndham resale purchase is my favorite timeshare purchase. I have another fixed week resale at a random NC resort that I use for trading for Marriott on Interval and that one is a close second. We have 4th of July week booked in a 2bedroom at Marriott Lakeshore Reserve (the new one on the property of the JWMarriott in Orlando)...can't complain much about that trade

For some reason the "good deal' was lost one me. I also lost 3 hours of my life that day too.

I am excited as I will be at BC on 12/27

 

[skylizard]

Personally, I love to the hotel but in doing some research on buying in I came across some good info http://mywyndhamlawsuit.com/ This is not my Lawsuit but a guy who was a former sales individual. Its something to look at or the very least keep in mind. I look forward to getting "in" through ebay, but the info that this man has provided is eyeopening to say the least.

I didn't read the link, but I think it's safe to say that there's a risk in purchasing any type of property or timeshare. Each person has to weigh the risks and find out if they're willing to take them. Buying a timeshare isn't for everyone and most people are just better off renting at BC.

 

[LoveBWVVBR]

Personally, I love to the hotel but in doing some research on buying in I came across some good info http://mywyndhamlawsuit.com/ This is not my Lawsuit but a guy who was a former sales individual. Its something to look at or the very least keep in mind. I look forward to getting "in" through ebay, but the info that this man has provided is eyeopening to say the least.

Ah yes...the lawsuit...it was the talk of the Wyndham board on TUG2 forever and ever, LOL! Don't lose sight of the fact that all of those people making complaints bought retail. They fell for the pitch and bought in w/o doing their research.

Getting in through Ebay is the way to do it! VIP isn't worth paying retail for IMHO. We do just fine w/our non-VIP resale, and I'm even considering adding yet another Ebay resale down the road if we can find one that meets our needs!

 

[ntsammy5]

I never thought about it but I was never asked to attend one of the sales weasels presentation. Saved me the trouble of saying no!

 

[Fastpaks]

Ah yes...the lawsuit...it was the talk of the Wyndham board on TUG2 forever and ever, LOL! Don't lose sight of the fact that all of those people making complaints bought retail. They fell for the pitch and bought in w/o doing their research.

Getting in through Ebay is the way to do it! VIP isn't worth paying retail for IMHO. We do just fine w/our non-VIP resale, and I'm even considering adding yet another Ebay resale down the road if we can find one that meets our needs!

I have been following the TuG stuff. However, while I was staying at BC on points from my parents Wyndham, they did have me come down to fill out a similar form, lie, and then beg me for a tour. When my parents went down to BC, they did not get great rooms and one of the staff later told my parents it was b/c her account had been flagged as a resale. True or not, she was pretty upset with the whole ordeal. (long story)

That said though, my parents still enjoy Wyndham properties as a whole.

 

[skylizard]

When my parents went down to BC, they did not get great rooms and one of the staff later told my parents it was b/c her account had been flagged as a resale. True or not, she was pretty upset with the whole ordeal. (long story)

Wow, that's pretty crappy of Wyndham to do that. They'd better not do that to me or I'll pitch a fit at the front desk. Anyone else who bought resale have that issue?

 

[LoveBWVVBR]

I have been following the TuG stuff. However, while I was staying at BC on points from my parents Wyndham, they did have me come down to fill out a similar form, lie, and then beg me for a tour. When my parents went down to BC, they did not get great rooms and one of the staff later told my parents it was b/c her account had been flagged as a resale. True or not, she was pretty upset with the whole ordeal. (long story)

That said though, my parents still enjoy Wyndham properties as a whole.

Whaaat?! We only have "resale" points and we've gotten GREAT rooms and even been upgraded to a 3 bedroom from a 2 bedroom once. It sounds like yet another timeshare weasel scare-tactic to get your parents to buy retail points instead

Oh, and no matter what I say at the "parking pass" desk about how CHEAP the points are on EBAY (loudly, at that), they still always try and try and try to get me to take a timeshare tour. If they won't take no for an answer I tell them to schedule me one and know that I won't be showing up. They FINALLY let it go when I made them that offer the last time, but then called our room every single day to up their "offer" for my "member update". Uh, no thanks. I don't even want a $150 American Express gift card if it means taking a timeshare tour. I'd advocate unplugging your room phones if you don't want to deal with the pressure tactics.

 

[skylizard]

I don't even want a $150 American Express gift card if it means taking a timeshare tour. I'd advocate unplugging your room phones if you don't want to deal with the pressure tactics.

 

[MichaelColey]

We just returned from a week at Wyndham Bonnet Creek (in a 2BR unit rented from a Wyndham owner for $600). The location is awesome and the units are spacious and beautifully decorated.

I did get the hard sell (which I declined) at the "parking pass" desk, but they didn't try to call the unit. I've sat through one Wyndham presentation, and that's enough for me. (I own six non-Wyndham timeshare units, all bought resale.)

We've stayed at three timeshares in Orlando now (Marriott Royal Palms, Houses at Summer Bay and Wyndham Bonnet Creek). All three have been fabulous and we would gladly return to any of them. We have five other timeshares (Beach Club Villas, Saratoga Springs, Wilderness Lodge, HGVC I-Drive and Summer Bay) booked for future Orlando trips.

 

[bcvprincesses]

We just returned home after a week stay. We had a one bedroom in building 4. We had rented from Ken Price and he was wonderful. Highly recommend him for anyone looking to rent.

Our room was ready at noon when we checked in and we put our luggage in it and went to the parks. Came back late at night, put groceries away and went to sleep. The smoke detector started chirping at 4 am. Not a happy way to wake up. I guess they don't change the batteries twice a year. My dh took the battery out and went back to sleep. Woke up in the morning only to discover that our Krispy Kreme doughnuts were covered in ants. Found a bunch more ants in the bathroom. I called the front desk and no one cared. It was like it was no big deal. They said if we wanted someone would come later in the day or the next day to get rid of the ants. I said that was not acceptable and I wanted a new room. I can't believe they wanted us to stay in a room with ants. Finally after talking to three people we were given a new room but it would not be ready until after 4 pm and that we would have to pack everything and move in an hour. Not once did anyone say they were sorry. They did say that they would call when our new room was ready and no one called.

We were moved to a room two floors up and there must have been an ant problem there too because there were dead ants on the floor in the kitchen under the cabinets. They must have sprayed in that room then never cleaned up. At least theses ones were dead.

We did have many phone calls trying to get us to come on the tour. The last time they called my dh talked to them and told them about our ant problem and how we were treated and that if that's the way they treat their members that we didn't want to be one. The woman on the phone said she was sorry and that they should pay for our groceries that we had to throw away but no one ever did. The bigger problem was that they couldn't guarantee that the ants would be taken care of that day.

The rest of the trip was great. Wished it would have been a little warmer so that we could have had some pool time. The resort is beautiful and we would probably go back some day.

 

[carlbarry]

I have been following the TuG stuff. However, while I was staying at BC on points from my parents Wyndham, they did have me come down to fill out a similar form, lie, and then beg me for a tour. When my parents went down to BC, they did not get great rooms and one of the staff later told my parents it was b/c her account had been flagged as a resale. True or not, she was pretty upset with the whole ordeal. (long story)

That said though, my parents still enjoy Wyndham properties as a whole.

Let me add my vote: NONSENSE! I had a great room at BC even though I bought resale.

 

[Brian Noble]

one of the staff later told my parents it was b/c her account had been flagged as a resale.

Total balderdash.

-brian, a happy resale owner.

 

[TotoToo]

We were moved to a room two floors up and there must have been an ant problem there too because there were dead ants on the floor in the kitchen under the cabinets. They must have sprayed in that room then never cleaned up. At least theses ones were dead. .

They must be importing ants. We ran into the same type of thing a couple years ago at a new unit at the Fairway (West Palm area). They gave us two cans of ant spray! We fought them all week. Otherwise it was a great room but that was a pain. We didn't move as we hear from two other people that they had them in their units too - so we figured it was a building wide issue. When we returned two years later - no ants! Maybe they sent them to BC...

Overall we find housekeeping standards at all the Wyndhams far below acceptable. We once had the Presidential unit at Grand Desert and the refrigerator was 6-8" out from where it belonged. Why they didn't push it back is a question but when we did - YUCK! The part that was sticking out was covering a mess on the floor we didn't even try to tackle. We called for housekeeping, they came up & it took over 30 minutes before they were done. Two demerits - why have it pulled out & why not properly clean?

Anyway, we now triple check Wyndham units on check in and, 50% of the time, we have to call for an additional clean up. Thats always a bad start and then there is the sales weasels to deal with & the parking pass game. Good thing we like the resorts overall & in general they are good or it wouldn't be worth all the hassle.

 

[TotoToo]

they did not get great rooms and one of the staff later told my parents it was b/c her account had been flagged as a resale. True or not, she was pretty upset with the whole ordeal. (long story)

That said though, my parents still enjoy Wyndham properties as a whole.

Total weasel speak. How you purchased makes no difference whatsoever to unit assignment. This stuff makes me sick and SO glad we bought resale. The retail side of Wyndham is nearly as bad as Wastegate for pressure, lies & deception. NEVER buy direct from them. Never.